Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said Dowell will give the team an extra center in the lineup in case there are any issues with Vernon Fiddler, who will play tonight but has been dealing with bumps and bruises.
Fiddler will play tonight but there is a chance he doesn't make it through the entire game. The third line center leads all Stars forwards with 33 blocked shots.
Defenseman Trevor Daley (back) and center Vernon Fiddler (groin) also were injured in the Phoenix game. After the contest, Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said Fiddler was considered day-to-day.
Fiddler is expected to get back into the lineup for tomorrow's game.